80 Court Plaza, Asheville NC
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!
The 13th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square on August 29, 2026. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.
Participants love the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville at the end of August, one of the best times to visit with great weather, amazing views and beautiful fall colors filling the city. Yes, that's right...there are hills here. Ha!
The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2026 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends August 28, 2026. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!
Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast:
Friday, August 28th, 2026: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.
For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE.
The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!
We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 10K participants will be timed. If you are interested in being a Pacer, please email Ginna at ginnaleereid78@gmail.com.
Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards. Awards will be given during the awards ceremony around 10 AM. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.
Many hotels are in walking distance or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square.
Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments, and fun!
We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!
For full race details and registration, visit Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K.
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